Republican Convention Turmoil Sparks Demand for Fair Treatment
The National Committee's actions at Chicago drew fire after primaries showed Taft and Roosevelt supporters in different states. Voters accuse leaders of a secret Taft alliance and bias against the people, warning that Roosevelt could capitalize on the misstep and shape the nomination.
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Colored delegates at National Convention and party strategy
Article arguing that colored delegates are treated as uncertain by the National Republican party and may be eliminated. It criticizes white Republicans in the North for failing to support colored voters in the South and warns against defiance of constitutional amendments enabling suffrage.
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New Breed of Republicans and the Constitution
A political analysis discusses a shift among Republicans toward commercial interests, claiming they lack faith in rights and have taken control. The speaker warns readers about the consequences of this shift for constitutional protections.
The Work at Cheyney Institute For Colored Youth
The Institute for Colored Youth receives support from Quaker donors including Sarah Lloyd who gave four thousand dollars for a memorial to Sarah Ann Kite. Prof Brown aims to raise twenty thousand dollars for a new dormitory with a five thousand dollar contribution pledged by Joshua L Bailey. A local book, The Negro In Pennsylvania by Dr. R. R. Wright, surveys Black history with studies like The Negroes of Xenia and Migration Of Negroes To The North.
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Annals of American Academy of Political and Social Science
Wrights Rising From Georgia School Principal Visits City
A half century after a Union General spoke to a crowd of colored people the reply from a bright youth echoed in time. Major R R Wright, principal of the Georgia State Industrial School, visits the city, and the line Tell 'em we's rising resonates as he continues his ascent.
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R. R. Wright
Georgia State Industrial School
Reverend Gordon Installed at Calvary Baptist Chester
The Rev. Alexander Gordon was installed as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Chester on Thursday night. The Tribune offers hearty congratulations and notes his past stormy experiences at Monumental Baptist Church in Philadelphia. It hopes he leads his new charge to unity and active baptism.
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Frightened by Newly Born Child Reflects Local Superstition
A Melville County Georgia report describes an infant said to speak at birth predicting the end of the world. Friends in Pelham claim the mother and child would die on schedule, and that a prophecy would come true in six months. The piece notes stormy weather as context and links the events to a message from a mysterious voice.
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Real Estate Page Aims to Ease City Housing Strain
The Philadelphia Tribune proposes its Real Estate page to help house thousands in the crowded city. The notice suggests using the section to guide buyers and renters to available properties.
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Philadelphia Tribune
Philedelphia Tribune
School memories reveal early Philadelphia education history
The piece traces Philadelphia school origins from the Quaker schools founded by Anthony Benezet in 1950 through Civil War era schools, noting key educators, institutions, and social constraints. It mentions Absalom Jones, the Forten School, city-funded teachers, and early private academies shaping local education.
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Absalom Jones
Shad Raiser Report Marks Best Season Yet in Delaware River
Harrisburg reports that 000 young shad were raised for distribution in the Delaware River among Pennsylvania New Jersey and New York. The project, centered at a well equipped hatchery, was funded by two states with work planned for next year and later efforts on the Susquehanna.
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Harrisburg
Real Estate Page Solves Local Property Puzzle
The Philadelphia Tribune notes a real estate page offering clues to a local property puzzle. Key listings involve nearby blocks and suspected ownership details, with developers and brokers named in the readable sections.
Barrell Case Ends With Acquittal in Wrecking Charge
Richmond reports a few days ago the acquittal of Barrell in Hastings Court for alleged involvement in wrecking the Grand Order and its bank. The first trial ended in a hung jury a month earlier. Attorneys H. M. Smith and R. Evelyn Byrd argued hard for acquittal, with outcomes possibly shaping verdicts for co-defendants and others indicted in the case.
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W. L Taylor
Edward Bilis
J. ©. Robertson
Mr. Barrell
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H. M. Smith
R. Evelyn Byrd
Real Estate Ad Notice for Bargain Offers
Classified note urges readers to advertise on the Philadelphia Tribune real estate page for no use sale or bargain offers. The prompt emphasizes using the paper’s section to reach buyers seeking low price properties.
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Phila. Tribune
National Negro Business League Meeting Plans
Chicago June 20 delegates are urged to inform the Chicago Business League secretary at 3517 State St. of intent to attend for proper accommodations and early arrival.
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Lightning Kills Forty Hog Hogs Hit by Lightning
A bolt of freak lightning struck E. B. Webber’s hog herd near Laddonia Missouri killing 40 of 44 fat hogs. The loss to the owner, who planned to ship the hogs to market, is estimated at 600 dollars.
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E. B. Webber
Laddonia
Lorain grocers adopt numbered egg scheme to trace losses
Lorain grocers have devised a system to protect themselves from losses by replacing bad eggs with good ones. They assign a number to each wholesaler or farmer. incoming eggs are tagged with that number and the seller’s name. If a customer finds a bad egg, they call the grocer, provide the number, the egg is replaced, and the original supplier must compensate.
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Loraine
Lorain
Theer
The Finest Catholic Church and Mrs Emma D Lewis
In our next issue we feature Emma D Lewis who funded an $85,000 church for colored Catholics in this city through washing and ironing. The article includes photos of the church, Mrs Lewis at her tub, the first members, and a cr vescent message from Pope Pius praising her meritorious work.
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